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#UK Tiger Woods has no timetable on healing or playing
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods painted a bleak picture Tuesday on when he can return to golf or even get back to doing anything more than just walking.
Woods had two back surgeries in a span of 18 months followed by what he described only as another « procedure » in the same area last month. He has not started rehabilitation and does not know when his back will allow for that.
« The hardest part for me is there's really nothing I can look forward to, nothing I can build toward, » Woods said. « It's just taking it literally just day by day and week by week and time by time. »
Woods is at the Hero World Challenge as the tournament host, not one of the 18 players at Albany Golf Club. The only time he touched a club was to pose for a photo, and he leaned on it while talking to Justin Rose and Zach Johnson on the putting green.
A month away from turning 40, the smile did come as easily for Woods.
He has not competed since Aug. 23 at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he attracted record crowds in his first appearance and played his best golf of a bad year. He went into the final round two shots behind and tied for 10th.
He didn't realize that would be his last event of the year, and last tournament for longer than he knows.
« Was it a surprise? Yeah, » Woods said. « Because as I was alluding to that week and subsequent weeks, I felt my hip was killing me and I didn't think it was coming from my back. We worked out in the trailer each and every day and just tried to loosen up my hip. And OK, fine, we went out and played. But I didn't feel any back discomfort.
« Come to find out it wasn't my hip, it was coming from my back. »
He had another microdiscectomy Sept. 16 and then he revealed Oct. 30 another « procedure, » which he said was in the same spot. Asked the degree to which he can function, Woods said, « I walk. I walk and I walk some more. »
Woods, who has spent 683 weeks at No. 1 in the world ranking, is now at No. 400, his lowest as a professional. He has not won since the Bridgestone Invitational in 2013, when he was the PGA Tour player of the year.
And now he can't even begin to imagine when he might play again.
« I have no answer for that, and neither does my surgeon or my physios, » he said. « There is no timetable. »
Woods said this was different from his four knee surgeries, even the worst one in 2008 after he won the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines for his 14th major. He had a reconstruction of his left knee and was told it would be about nine months before he could get back. Woods returned eight months later and won in his third start.
« For nerves, there are really no timetables and therein lies the tricky part of it because you can come back earlier or you can come back later. It just depends on how the nerve heals and how it settles, » he said.
Would he be surprised if he was nothing more than a host at the Hero World Challenge a year from now? He couldn't answer it.
« So where is the light at the end of the tunnel? I don't know, so that's been hard, » Woods said. « I had to reset the clock each and every day and OK, here we go. This is a new day and this is taken for what it is. I listen to my surgeon. I listen to my physios and we just take it day by day. Hopefully, the day-by-day adds up to something positive here soon. »
He agreed to be a vice captain under Davis Love III at the Ryder Cup next year, though Woods still wants to play in the matches. He says it has been two months since he hit a golf ball — « a chip shot left handed » — and that he passes most his time playing video games.
Woods said he wants to play again and that anything he accomplishes the rest of his career « will be gravy. »
But he sounded at peace with what he already has done — 79 career victories on the PGA Tour (second only to the 82 by Sam Snead), 14 majors (second to 18 by Jack Nicklaus), PGA Tour player of the year a record 11 times.
« I've had a pretty good career for my 20s and 30s, » he said. « For my 20 years out here, I think I've achieved a lot, and if that's all it entails, then I've had a pretty good run. But I'm hoping that's not it. I'm hoping that I can get back out here and compete against these guys. I really do miss it. »
The first step? Getting healthy enough to play soccer with his two children.
« If I can get to that, then we can start talking about golf, » he said. « But let me get to where I can pass the time and really be a part of my kids' life in the way that I want to be part of it physically, not just as a cheerleader. »
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Gavaskar in Favour of 'Brown' as a Means of Dismissal, Urges Indians Not to Call it 'Mankad'
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Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar is known to speak his mind, and this time around he has expressed his opinion on the rather controversial rule in cricket -- mankad. The rule is given its name after another Indian legend Vinoo Mankad, which is not acceptable at all to Gavaskar. During RCB's match against Delhi Capitals, when Aaron Finch was miles out of his crease, Ashwin warned him for the same.
Last Updated:October 07, 2020, 17:51 IST
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Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar is known to speak his mind, and this time around he has expressed his opinion on the rather controversial rule in cricket — mankad. The rule is given its name after another Indian legend Vinoo Mankad, which is not acceptable at all to Gavaskar. During RCB's match against Delhi Capitals, when Aaron Finch was miles out of his crease, Ashwin warned him for the same.
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On air, Gavaskar said "Ashwin had tried to 'Brown' Finch". Bill Brown, for reference, is the first player who was run out for leaving his crease by Vinoo Mankad way back in 1947.
Talking to Indian Express on the issue, Gavaskar said, "They have fielding restrictions that stipulate a minimum number of players within the 30-yard circle and if someone stands just a foot outside, then that's ruled a no-ball. If someone gets out that ball, it's not out. I have no issues with it, as that's the rule. Why is it okay if a batsman does it at the non-striker's end? In today's time, thanks to technology, a batsman is run out even if it's just millimeters and we fuss so much with endless replays to rule it out. It's because of the mythical spirit of cricket, applied arbitrarily. Aaron Finch was almost a yard or yard-and-a-half down before Ashwin had released the ball. Just imagine the advantage the non-striker has."
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He added, "The first thing that struck me when I saw that was when will the Aussies learn? Because it happened to Bill Brown in 1947 and we are in 2020; they still haven't learnt. The simple thing is you have to look at the bowler and move out when he releases. You can't look at the batsman, like Finch was doing and walk out of the crease. The law is clear. It's as simple as that."
He also elaborated as to why he does not like the rule being called mankad. "Vinoo Mankad is a legend of Indian cricket, one of the great all-rounders who has won matches for India. And you use his name for, what is looked at by the cricketing world, as unsportsmanlike behaviour – that's not acceptable to me. I don't want an Indian legend's name to be disparaged. It baffles me why so many in the Indian media keep using that word as if they don't have any respect for any Indian legends. As Indians, we should be the last to encourage such usage. That's why yesterday on television, I said Ashwin tried to Brown him. Because Bill Brown was at fault in 1947 and not Vinoo Mankad."
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Zuiderdam crew members experienced the Ziplining excursion in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica last month. It was a beautiful day and the crew really enjoyed the tour. The tour included everything to make it a perfect day: friends, exercise, wildlife (monkeys and sloths), beautiful weather and amazing views. Myles Williams is Zuiderdam's human resources manager.


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Image of the Day: Enamel Repair
Scientists engineered a new material that could be developed for use in treating tooth decay.
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ABOVE: Snapshot of the repairing experiment on a human tooth
Scientists repaired damaged human teeth in laboratory experiments using a new material that mimics the mechanical properties of tooth enamel. Tooth enamel bears a fish-scale–like structure that has proven difficult to emulate in engineered materials, though researchers have come close using aggregations of charged particles known as calcium phosphate ion clusters (CPICs). But so far, materials made with CPICs have been too weak for use in patients.
To produce a more stable substance, researchers generated CPICs by mixing the organic compound triethylamine with two ethanol solutions. When applied to human teeth, the resulting material took on the structure and orientation of natural enamel within 48 hours, the team reported August 30 in Science Advances. The toxicity of the material will have to be tested before it can be applied in human patients.
Scanning electron microscope images of human tooth enamel six hours, 12 hours, and 48 hours after the CPIC material was applied. The blue area is the native enamel, and the green area is the repaired enamel. Scale bars are 1 μm.
C. Shao et al., "Repair of tooth enamel by a biomimetic mineralization frontier ensuring epitaxial growth," 5:eaaw9569, Sci Adv, 2019.
Nicoletta Lanese is an intern at The Scientist. Email her at nlanese@the-scientist.com.
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New England Patriots: All Options for Streaming Entire Football Season Without Cable
HotDog.com » TV » Sport » How to Watch Football Without Cable (And Get More Value for Money Streaming) » New England Patriots: All Options for Streaming Entire Football Season Without Cable
New England Patriots fans don't need to fear cutting the cord. There are more options than ever that allow you to watch every game of the season. Read on to learn everything!
In a hurry? If you aren't interested in the details of the different plans and just want to get a great streaming service, these are our top choices:
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Bottom line: 16 of the 17 regular season Patriots games will air on live TV with only one streaming (on Amazon Prime Video). The services above have you covered for the regular and postseason. See the Patriots schedule below.
1 New England Patriots: NFL Postseason
2 What Channels Offer the New England Patriots Game Live Stream?
3 How to Watch the New England Patriots Game Online Without Cable
4 Watch the New England Patriots without Cable on FuboTV
5 Watch the New England Patriots Online via Hulu + Live TV
6 Other Options to Watch New England Patriots Online
7 Looking for Info on How to Watch Another Team?
If you're a fan of the New England Patriots, you know just how good this team can be. They hold the record for most Super Bowl appearances and have more rings than any other team. They are tied for the most Super Bowl wins with the Steelers and the most losses with the Broncos. They also hold the most bitter NFL rivalry in the league with the New York Jets.
There are several ways to watch the New England Patriots online if you don't have cable. Online streaming options, such as FuboTV and Hulu + Live TV, are becoming more popular than ever, so keep reading to learn more.
Everything you need to know should be included in the sections below. You'll find all the channels you need for the full season of New England Patriots games without cable.
We'll also look at all of the possible options that allow you to stream the Patriots legally without cable. If you're new to streaming, there's also a basic overview that might answer a few of your questions on how things work!
New England Patriots: NFL Postseason
New England hasn't won a playoff game since 2018. Although Patriots fans are likely getting restless, they shouldn't expect much to change next season. Bill Belichick has already announced that he's coming back to coach the team and Mac Jones is likely to be the starting quarterback.
The only real question is whether Matt Patricia returns as offensive coordinator or if owner Robert Kraft demands that Belichick choose someone with an offensive background to help develop Jones to his full potential.
If progress is made next season, it's possible that New England could win 10 games and potentially a game or two in the postseason.
What Channels Offer the New England Patriots Game Live Stream?
Essentially, there are five main channels that will air NFL games throughout the season. For the best chance of seeing the complete season, you'll want all channels. This will give you the most coverage when it comes to the New England Patriots game live stream.
Are you a fan outside your team's broadcast area? Learn to get complete access with our NFL Out-of-Market Game Guide.
NFL Network and ESPN are both available nationwide through numerous streaming services. Local channels – Fox, NBC, and CBS can also be picked up live through streaming services, but it will depend on where you live. Some areas will not have live stream access.
If that's the case, you may be able to get live streaming local channels if you use a digital antenna.
FuboTV sports tab gives you easy access to live games.
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How to Watch the New England Patriots Game Online Without Cable
When it comes to streaming, technically it's a lot like cable. Once your setup is done, it's just about turning on your Internet-connected device and choosing something to watch.
The devices you can use will depend on the service you choose. Some options will include Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast, and mobile devices.
FuboTV (free for 7 days) and Hulu + Live TV are two of the services that we're going to start with. This is because both of these options are excellent choices if you want to watch the New England Patriots online without cable.
After we look at these choices, you'll find a full selection of ways to watch the Patriots live stream, so that you can make the right choice for you.
Out-of-Market New England Patriots Games
Patriots fans who are outside the northeast may have difficulty watching games that are played on Sunday afternoons. In most areas, there are two sets of two games (one on Fox and the other on CBS). And these feature games involving the local team and others that are of most interest to that audience. As a result, there is a kind of reverse blackout where out-of-market fans are left in the cold.
See NFL Out-of-Market Football Games for our complete guide on watching these games. It has all your options.
The most obvious thing to do is to get NFL Sunday Ticket, which allows you to watch every out-of-market game. The problem is that it is only available through DIRECT Satellite. Cord cutters are out of luck — at least until next year.
You could also try to use a VPN. There are issues related to licensing, however, so be careful. ExpressVPN has the information you need.
Watch the New England Patriots without Cable on FuboTV
FuboTV is another solid option with as many channels as you might find in a cable package. You'll have over 120 channels and the chance to add several others if you want more. You can also watch FOX Sports Go and other TV Everywhere apps with this package.
More FuboTV details:
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Learn more in our FuboTV review
FuboTV is going to be a good choice for most people. There are a lot of channels plus you have additional content on-demand, stored on your cloud-DVR, and through TV Everywhere apps. You'll also be able to stream on multiple devices at the same time.
You can even try the FuboTV trial] to make sure this is the right service for you!
Watch the New England Patriots Online via Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV offers a great package for streaming all kinds of content without cable. You'll be able to watch over 85 live channels and you'll also have access to a wide range of on-demand content, thanks to Hulu on-demand. And more, it comes with ESPN+ and Disney+. Here's more on Hulu Live:
85+ channels with Hulu on-demand for $69.99/mo
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Hulu Live offers local channels to more homes than other services
Unlimited cloud DVR (9 month storage)
Watch on Apple TV, mobile devices, Amazon Fire TV, computers, Roku, and more
Visit our Hulu with Live TV review to discover more
Hulu + Live TV offers a great service at a fair price. It's popular with subscribers to Hulu's on-demand service because it allows you to add live TV and roll the payment into one. You also get a cloud-DVR and the use of many TV Everywhere apps, which will give you even more content!
Other Options to Watch New England Patriots Online
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Now that we've gone over Hulu with Live TV and FuboTV, let's look at some other options you have. Here are all of the other ways you can watch the New England Patriots live stream online without cable.
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Sling TV: $40.00/mo for 30+ channels to start. Read our Sling TV review here.
Vidgo: $59.95/mo for 100+ channels to start. You can watch ESPN without cable or satellite and access a Monday Night Football live stream this season. Read our Vidgo review here.
YouTube TV: 100+ channels for $64.99/mo.
Paramount+: $9.99/mo to stream CBS content. See our Paramount+ review.
NFL+: Watch all local and primetime games for $4.99/mo and the complete NFL season on-demand for $9.99/mo. See our NFL+ guide. International viewers should check out NFL Game Pass.
Amazon Prime: Subscribers will have access to most Thursday Night Football games throughout the season. Games are exclusive to Prime.
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Now that you know how to watch the New England Patriots online without cable, you can choose a streaming service and you won't have to worry about missing a game. If you have any questions you can let us know!
Which channels do I need to watch the New England Patriots?
The New England Patriots are in the AFC and that means most of their Sunday afternoon games will air on CBS. If you are a local fan, you will almost certainly see these games. In other markets, you may not and might want to sign up with NFL+. Other games air on ESPN, NBC, Fox, and NFL Network.
What radio stations are the New England Patriots on?
The New England Patriots broadcast on 98.5 The Sports Hub. This is a commercial sports radio station available to Boston residents. As the flagship station for the Patriots, 98.5 The Sports Hub offers exclusive insight into this beloved team. Bob Socci and Scott Zolak are the hosts of this radio station.
How do I watch the New England Patriots on my phone?
You can watch live New England Patriots games on your iOS and Android smartphone with most streaming services like FuboTV and Hulu + Live TV. If you don't like the interface, you can using the NFL app with TV Anywhere. And if you are a local fan, you can also use the New England Patriots app allows you to watch live local and primetime games.
How many championships has the New England Patriots won?
The New England Patriots have won 39 championships since the inception of the franchise in 1960. The Patriots have a regular season record of 519 wins, 404 losses and six ties. They've won 37 of their 58 playoff games. The team has won 22 division titles, the last in 2019. Additionally, the Patriots have won 11 AFC titles and six Super Bowl titles. These NFL championships came in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016 and 2018.
How do I watch the New England Patriots game tonight?
Which channel tonight's New England Patriots game will be broadcast on will largely depend on the night of the week. The NFL Network, Fox and Amazon share most Thursday Night contests. Monday Night Football airs on ESPN and sometimes also ABC. NBC broadcasts all of the Sunday Night Football match-ups.
How do I record New England Patriots live games?
Using the DVR that comes with your streaming service, you can record New England Patriots games. Fortunately, you can record essentially anything you stream from your service. With that said, it doesn't matter if you're watching the Patriots play on CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, or NFL Network. With the click of a button, you can record the game.
What is the 2022 New England Patriots schedule?
Thu Aug 11 7:00 pm : Giants (23) at Patriots (21) [P]
Fri Aug 19 7:00 pm : Panthers (10) at Patriots (20) [P]
Fri Aug 26 8:15 pm : Patriots (6) at Raiders (23) [P]
Sun Sep 11 1:00 pm : Patriots (7) at Dolphins (20) (CBS)
Sun Sep 18 1:00 pm : Patriots (17) at Steelers (14) (CBS)
Sun Sep 25 1:00 pm : Ravens (37) at Patriots (26) (Fox)
Sun Oct 2 4:25 pm : Patriots (24) at Packers (27) (CBS)
Sun Oct 9 1:00 pm : Lions (0) at Patriots (29) (Fox)
Sun Oct 16 1:00 pm : Patriots (38) at Browns (15) (CBS)
Mon Oct 24 8:15 pm : Bears (33) at Patriots (14) (ESPN)
Sun Oct 30 1:00 pm : Patriots (22) at Jets (17) (CBS)
Sun Nov 6 1:00 pm : Colts (3) at Patriots (26) (CBS)
Sun Nov 20 1:00 pm : Jets (3) at Patriots (10) (CBS)
Thu Nov 24 8:20 pm : Patriots (26) at Vikings (33) (NBC)
Thu Dec 1 8:15 pm : Bills (24) at Patriots (10) (Prime Video)
Mon Dec 12 8:15 pm : Patriots (27) at Cardinals (13) (ESPN)
Sun Dec 18 8:20 pm : Patriots (24) at Raiders (30) (NBC)
Sat Dec 24 1:00 pm : Bengals (22) at Patriots (18) (CBS)
Sun Jan 1 1:00 pm : Dolphins (21) at Patriots (23) (CBS)
Sun Jan 8 1:00 pm : Patriots (23) at Bills (35) (CBS)


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Q: Runtime exception at 0x004002b0: address out of range 0x10400000 I'm learning MIPS assembly language and and I'm having an issue with part of my program getting error "address out of range." Could someone please assist me with this.
Error line 294: Runtime exception at 0x004002b0: address out of range 0x10400000
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     fileContents:      .space  50000
     legalWords:        .space  50000
     correctWords:      .space  50000

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    li   $v0, 13        # open file
    la   $a0, fileName  # load address with filename
    li   $a1, 0         #flags
    li   $a2, 0         #mode 0: read, 1: write
    syscall             # open a file (file descriptor returned in $v0)
    addi $sp, $sp, -4   #make room on the stack
    sw   $s6, 0($sp)    #save $s6 since we are using elsewhere
    move $s6, $v0       # save the file descriptor in $s6
    li   $v0, 14        # system call for read from file
    move $a0, $s6       # file descriptor
    la   $a1, fileContents  # address to buffer to store read data
    li   $a2, 500000        # maximum number of characters to read
    syscall             # read from file
    li   $v0, 16        # system call for close file
    move $a0, $s6       # file descriptor to close
    syscall             # close file
    lw   $s6, 0($sp)    # restore $s6
    addi $sp, $sp, 4    #restore the stack
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   .
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   #a new word is stored every 12 bytes.

    fillWordList:
   li $a1, 0 #positon in legalWords
   li $a2, 0 #currentWord position counter
   fillWordListStart:
    lb $t0, fileContents($a0) # load current char
    beq $t0, 42, fillWordListEnd # found end of legalWords '*' return
    beq $t0, 10, saveWord #new line char found, current word loaded, go  save
    sb  $t0, currentWord($a2) #save character to currentWord
    add $a2, $a2, 1 #move to next position in currentWord
    add $a0, $a0, 1 #move to next position in fileContents
    j fillWordListStart

        saveWord:
            addi $s1, $s1, 1
            mul $t2, $a1, 12 #$t2 contains the position in legalWords were we start storing the currentWord
            li $a2, 0 #reset current word position to 0
            li $t4, 32 #load a ' ' char into $t4 for resetting currentWord
                saveWordStart:
                    lb $t3, currentWord($a2) #load char at current position
                    beq $t3, 0, saveWordEnd #reached end of current word return
                    sb $t3, legalWords($t2)    #copy to legalWords at current position
                    sb $t4, currentWord($a2)
                    add $t2, $t2, 1
                    add $t3, $t3, 1
                    add $a2, $a2, 1
                    j saveWordStart
        saveWordEnd:
            li $a2, 0   #reset current word position to 0
            add $a1, $a1, 1 #move to next position in WordList
            add $a0, $a0, 1 #move to next position in fileContents
            j fillWordListStart
   fillWordListEnd:
    jr $ra

     #-------------------------------End Fill Word   List-----------------------------------------------#

findFirstWord:
lb $t0, fileContents($a0)
beq $t0, 10, findFirstWordReturn #branches on newline character
add $a0, $a0, 1
findFirstWordReturn:
add $a0, $a0, 1
move $v0, $a0   #return position of first word
jr $ra

findNineLetterWord:
beq $v0, 10, findNineLetterWordReturn #nine letter word found *start of  legalWords
j getLength

findNineLetterWordReturn:
add $a0, $a0, -11
move $v0, $a0
jr $ra

        #----------------------Gets Length of current word in fileContents--------------------------------------------#
 getLength:
 li $a2, 0  #word length
    getLengthStart:
        lb $a1, fileContents($a0)
        beq $a1, 10, getLengthEnd #new line char found current word length is stored
        add $a0, $a0, 1 #move forward one position in file contents
        add $a2, $a2, 1 #add one to wordlength
        j getLengthStart
 getLengthEnd:
add $a0, $a0, 1
move $v0, $a2
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Le Front national ou Front Nasionaal (en afrikaans) est un parti politique d'Afrique du Sud formé en décembre 2013 à partir du Federale Vryheidsparty. Prônant la sécession et l'autodétermination des Afrikaners (et tout Sud-Africain d'origine européenne qui s'identifie à cette communauté), le parti est devenu en janvier 2020 le parti d'autodétermination afrikaner.

Principalement actif dans la province du Gauteng, il y a réalisé ses meilleurs scores lors des élections générales sud-africaines de 2014 (0,03%) et 2019 (0,04%).

Bien que n'ayant aucune relation connue avec le Front national français, son nom a été choisi en 2013 en connaissance de cause. L'écrivain et polémiste afrikaner Dan Roodt, l'un des cofondateurs, francophile et francophone, espérait perturber le paysage politique sud-africain comme l'avait fait en son temps le front national français.

Dirigé par Hannes Engelbrecht, le parti porte le projet de Volkstaat, abandonné par le Front de la liberté, qu'il souhaite établir à partir de Pretoria sur le modèle de Kleinfontein.

En novembre 2019, l'avocat Johannes Stephanus (Jurg) Prinsloo, ancien député conservateur (CP) de Roodepoort (1987-1994) et ancien membre de l'Afrikaner Volksfront, est élu à la tête du parti, succédant à Jan Daniel Lotter.

En janvier 2020, le Front national change de nom pour prendre celui de Parti d'autodétermination afrikaner.

Notes et références

Liens externes
 Front national (NF), SABC News, janvier 2014
 Party is upfront about its land claim, Lowvelder, 15 mai 2014
 Front National leader says whites in South Africa 'only have five years left', The Independant, 28 septembre 2016.

Parti politique fondé en 2013
Parti politique en Afrique du Sud
Parti politique ethnique
Parti politique nationaliste blanc
Extrême droite en Afrique du Sud

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This report surveys research and policy in the field of gender and economic development, with particular emphasis on economic literature and practice. The begins with a history of gender and economic development thought, and includes a statistical overview of women and men in developing economies, covering data on employment, Millennium Development Goals, and composite indices of gender equality.
The report is mainly based on an analytical framework for applying gender and economic development concepts to policy by linking production relations in the household to macroeconomy. In the household model, it emphasizes how gender structures the conditions of provisioning, and the consequences for women's empowerment and human capabilities. It contrasts standard economic approaches to macroeconomy with one that reflects how meso-level institutions like markets or the public sector are themselves "bearers of gender", explicitly incorporating the production of human capabilities in the domestic sector.
It applies this framework to a survey of current gender and economic development issues, including globalization, liberalization and women's empowerment, the gendered terrain of central bank policy, the relationship between gender equality and economic growth, and the macroeconomics of economic development and care.


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Because three means you're squatting too deep
Faster, Higher, Stronger
Posted on July 7, 2016 by twowhitelights
Faster, Higher, Stronger.
What are the Olympics? What does it mean to be an Olympian? How do you become an Olympian, and who decides which sports get to compete for a spot in history?
The Olympic Spirit – Jeff Stevens (used under the Creative Commons Licence)
The Olympics was one of the Panhellenic sporting events of Ancient Greece. Every four years, a holy truce was called, and athletes and spectators from all over Greece would travel to Olympia to participate. The Games were a huge event, much like today. They were political, religious, cultural… if you were an athlete, they were the pinnacle. If you were a social climber, any one who was anyone would be at the games. If you were an artist, you would visit the games to show off the quality of your work. It's commonly believed that only men could compete in the original Olympics and that it was a hugely misogynistic event, but women could actually compete as charioteers. Other sports included various running races (including one version where the runners would compete in armor), discus, long/broad jump, wrestling, boxing and many others (oddly, if you died during a boxing match, you were declared the winner.)
The modern Olympics began in 1896, and have grown and grown in the years since. Like the Ancient Games, the modern Olympics are huge events – being selected as a host is a huge honour, and countries compete for years to be selected. As a spectator, the Olympics is the greatest show on Earth (sorry, Dawkins.) Over 10,000 athletes competed at the London Olympics in 2012: 10,000 of the most highly trained athletes in the world, competing for the glory of their countries, glory for themselves, and to be remembered into the future. It doesn't matter what sports you're interested in, if you have even a shred of competitive spirit, seeing the eight fastest men in the world racing, or the top pole vaulters in the world battle to add just a single centimetre to one another's best jump is going to excite you.
What does it mean to be an Olympian? I don't know that I can tell you that, but I know that for most, it is their entire life coming together at one moment.
The Olympics is simultaneously the culmination of hundreds of thousands of hours of practice, decades of sports science research, and 3000 year old traditions (the Olympic Flame is still lit from the sun in Olympia by a priestess, then carried by foot across several countries before reaching the Olympic Stadium.) Excuse me for getting soppy, but I truly believe that the Olympic Games are one of the wonders of humanity.
The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.
The Olympic Creed
So I guess that brings us to the Olympic Motto.
Citius, Altius, Fortius; Higher, Faster, Stronger
What does it mean to be an Olympian? It means you go the highest, move the fastest, you are the strongest. It makes you one of the smartest, best prepared, and most dedicated athletes on the planet.
If you're still not excited for the Olympics, you probably aren't a competitive athlete.
Powerlifting and the Olympics
Powerlifting is not an Olympic sport, however is included as a Paralympic sport. We are also in the odd position where the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships is overseen by the Commonwealth Games, but is not actually included in the games.
Recently, AIMS (an organisation affiliated with the IPF) signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Olympic Committee, allowing all affiliates to be included in the Olympic Movement Directory. This is not, as many people have claimed, the same as IOC recognition, however it is an important step towards becoming an Olympic Sport.
Becoming an Olympic Sport would be the best thing for the growth of powerlifting. Powerlifters (in most countries, at least) receive nothing from the governments, not for training, not for competitions, nothing. It's hard to promote yourself in your community when you first need to explain what it is that your sport is. The first question I get asked when I tell someone I compete in powerlifting is usually "Oh, you put it over your head, like at the Olympics?" Everyone knows what weightlifting is, even if they can't name it, but the average person has never even heard of powerlifting. It would be a long road to being a "household name" sport, and simply being an Olympic sport would not be the be all and end all of it, but it would certainly help.
When there is a chance at a medal at the Olympics, there is much more on the line than for a "hobby sport" (I hate that term) like powerlifting. In some countries, there are financial rewards for medalling ($800,000 for a gold in Singapore!) however the real financial incentives come from corporate sponsorships. You know who sponsors powerlifters? Not Nike, that's for sure.
from moneyramblings.com
It's not all about the money though. I think that the growth of powerlifting does nothing but good. When you put athletes on TV in front on young children, it influences them; why do you think New Zealand persists as a rugby power house? It's because (among a number of other things) little kids watch the Mighty All Blacks play on TV when they're young, and grow up wanting to be Dan Carter, or Jonah Lomu.
Why should we be recognised?
The process to being included as an Olympic Sport is not exactly straight forward. There are a number of criteria which should be met – added value; youth appeal; attractiveness for TV, media and the general public; gender equality; minimum impact on the number of events and/or quotas, infrastructure and operational costs and complexity.
Starting with the last criterion; minimal impact on the number of events/quotas, infrastructure, operational costs and complexity. Powerlifting is one of the simplest sports in existence, behind perhaps running events. Derived directly from the old caveman sport of "who can lift the largest rock", operational complexity should not be an issue. Given the existing infrastructure for weightlifting, the marginal cost of adding powerlifting is minimal. The same event hall can be used, most of the equipment is the same. Additional costs (personnel aside) would be getting some powerbars, metal plates, and suitable racks. Although adding powerlifting would add a large number of events (each weight class would be considered a separate event), the weightlifting hall usually goes unused after the weightlifting is finished, and so wouldn't slow down the overall operation of the Games (it wouldn't lengthen the critical path).
At the last IPF Classic World Championships, 689 lifters competed, of whom 291 (42%) were women and 398 (58%) were men. While not perfect, that's damn good. When you consider that some of the other sports under consideration are men-only, that's a strong plus for powerlifting.
While not the most attractive sport in the world, powerlifting is popular. The IPF has 280,000 Facebook likes. The IWF, by comparison, has just 78,000. There were 250,000 live views of the 2016 IPF Classic Worlds, and if you factor in viewing parties that means something like half a million people endured the average streaming quality on Goodlift to watch powerlifting. That's popular – that has to be good for TV and media.
Remember, the Olympic motto is "Higher, Faster, Stronger." Stronger. Criteria aside, if we go back to what the Olympics is all about, it's about going higher, going fast, and being stronger. What exemplifies strength better than powerlifting?
Despite not even being formally IOC recognised, powerlifting is the perfect fit for the Olympics. I am holding my breathe for Tokyo to elect to have powerlifting as a sport in 2020; Japan has always had a strong presence in powerlifting, so the time seems right. There's not a lot we can do, but sit back and wait now.
I hope everyone's training is going well, I'm two weeks out from the Auckland Benchpress Champs and feeling good! If you have any thoughts, leave them in the comments section below. See you on the platform!
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The 40-year old was scheduled to miss the third Test against Australia at WACA stadium in Perth and was to return to join the squad in Melbourne before the fourth Test, But now, the former left-handed batsman will stay at home to be with his wife.
ECB had offered full support to the batsman in his decision to miss the Ashes tour. Strauss, who has held the position of director of England cricket since May 2015, also found an unlikely supporter in former England cricketer allrounder Kevin Pietersen. The two have been involved in a bitter rivalry for years which led to Pietersen's ultimate ouster from the England squad.
In a tweet, the explosive batsman said that he "ends" all the "tensions" with Strauss as news about his family has helped him in putting "life into perspective". "Here ends ANY tension I may have with Andrew Strauss. What he's going through with his family puts life into perspective. Thinking of the Strauss family!," Pietersen wrote in the tweet.
Here ends ANY tension I may have with Andrew Strauss.
What he's going through with his family puts life into perspective.
Thinking of the Strauss family!
England are currently trailing 2-0 in the 5-match Test series against Australia and the ongoing third Test is a must-win game for the visitors.


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Hit or Flop: Liger's Second Day Box Office Earnings Compared to the First Day's Earnings
Hit or Flop: Liger's Second Day Box Office Earnings Compared to the First Day's Earnings. Finally, the highly anticipated and lengthy-awaited Indian sports activities motion movie "Liger" was launched on August 25, 2022, and is doing nicely in theatres although grossing an enormous quantity of cash and having an enormous impression on BOI (Field Workplace India). Due to the fact that as quickly as time passes and the streamers are approaching to watch the picture, even more, have offered their previews, as they regard the film as a superb one. You can observe this on the film's first day of BOC (Field Office Collection) screenings. Follow For More Updates At Rapiddnews.com
According to the original reviews or sources, the film lives up to everyone's expectations, as it provides the best in entertainment, action, and sportsmanship. As a result, after a very long time, the audience is finally receiving something exceptional, and nobody wants to miss it. Currently, a large number of Bollywood films have flopped due to terrible plots and controversies. Therefore, when the streamers received the stress reliever, their joy transcended all borders, and consequently, the film is doing exceptionally well on BOI.
Records for Liger's Opening Day Box Office
Together, Telangana and AP received only 9,57 crore shares on the first day. It has the highest earnings in Nizam at 4.24 crores. 1.32 million in Seeded, 1.27 million in Uttarandhra. In Guntur, the film grossed 83 lakhs, in East Godavari 64 lakhs, in West Godavari 39 lakhs, and in Nellore 40 lakhs. According to reports, a total gross of 15,40 million and a share of 9,57 million have been achieved in Telugu states. The film grossed $33.12 on its first day of release worldwide. On Thursday, the film earned 2.56 crores overseas.
Liger Box Office Earnings
Liger is an Indian sports action film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh for release in 2022. The film is simultaneously filmed in Hindi and Telugu and is produced by Dharma Productions and Puri Connects. In addition to Ananya Panday, Ramya Krishna, and Ronit Roy, Vijay Deverakonda portrays the title MMA fighter boxer in the film. American boxer Mike Tyson makes his acting debut in Indian cinema with a lengthy cameo.
We will provide a full update of the Liger Box Office Income Report Day Wise 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Total Collection, the Liger Movie Budget, advance booking, and total screen count.
On its first day of release in India, Liger grossed a total of $15.50 million.
On the second day of release in India, Liger grossed a net $7,0 million
On the third day of release in India, Liger might generate $7,00,000,000 in all languages.
(first estimates)
AP/TG Share: $2.0 billion * early projections


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 Кинегильс, король Уэссекса (611—643).
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In a multicultural community such as we find in Canada, it is more and more common to find weddings that represent a broad cross section of cultures, ethnicity and traditions. Many young couples today want to honor their families' cultural heritage or traditions. Mixed marriages are common today. Our schools, community programs and volunteer organizations all welcome people from different backgrounds and these interactions bring about new understandings and relationships. The result is an ever-increasing pool of potential partners. Little wonder that marriages have become much more interesting and fun to plan. From the wedding ceremony, to décor, to food and entertainment the combinations today can be very exciting. However, a couple that already have lots of choices and issues to manage, the expectations from family and community around culture can be quite challenging! Here are a few suggestions and some links to web resources that can help guide you in your decision-making and planning.
Know your families' most valued traditions. Ask questions of the elders in your family and get their insights. Help them feel included and a part of your event. Seek advice and suggestions from your family, your friends and your religious advisor/mentor about how to include some of the most valued components without offending anyone or trivializing the (belief). Use these conversations to clarify that this is your wedding but you want to recognize the importance of your history and background. If you don't have family who can help, research on-line or at the library or seek out a local multicultural society or club to help you understand the traditions you are want to include in to your event.
If you are blending two cultures together at your wedding, it will be important to look for traditions that complement each other. Be very careful to check that you are not offending anyone by neglecting some aspect of a tradition or treating it disrespectfully. Traditions in the actual wedding ceremony should be treated with respect and thoughtfulness. Many couples have successfully brought their two families together through careful blending of important cultural components that have created an atmosphere of inclusion and acceptance for every member of both families.
In many cultures wedding ceremonial clothing is extremely important. It can really enhance a wedding and make it a beautiful visual event when you step away from the classic white dress and tuxedo. Chinese, Korean, Japanese and other Southeast Asian cultures have stunning, unique and colourful attire that can really change the look and feel of a wedding. Families with Indian heritage such as the Hindu or Sikhs can draw on the rich and opulent saris and Nehru jackets and turbans for their wedding party and guests. Those with European backgrounds will find a wide spectrum of traditional attire that can bring a sense of respect for the past or even a touch of old world elegance to the event.
In many cultures the food at the wedding is the most important component of all! As you plan your food you will need to decide if you will have the meal catered or provided by family. This decision could be influenced by the venue you choose for your wedding. Some event locations will only allow their contracted food providers on site. Others will want a percentage for providing services and table settings for food that is brought from off site. Of course, there will be some locations that are open to outside caterers doing all the food provision. No matter what you decide make sure that you are clear about the venue's restrictions and expectations.
If you decide to use a caterer, it will be important that they meet food safety standards set by the local authorities and have business licenses and insurance. Remember that an event planner may not have the resources in their kitchens to provide ethnic food in the variety or on the scale you may require. With enough advance notice for preparation, your provider may be flexible in offering a few choices of ethnic influenced foods that meet your needs. Check early in the process to ensure that everyone is working from the same understanding. An event planning company may also be able provide you with contacts at reliable local ethnic food providers. As well, don't forget use your own network of friends and family who may be able to direct you to the other noteworthy local sources.
One of the key elements in hosting a multicultural wedding is how you communicate with your family and guests about the components you are including from both cultures in your new family. As you prepare for the big day, having conversations with the families so that they understand the choices you have made and, where appropriate, engage appropriately in the activity. With elder members of the family, it is helpful to reassure them of your commitment to honouring their past as you move toward your future. It is important to everyone that where there are sacred or religious pieces that these be honoured by everyone in attendance. Providing information in the invitation, describing the ceremony or ritual prior to it happening or asking the emcee at the reception to explain various events or traditions can all make things go smoothly for all guests.
If you are working with a wedding/event planner, a caterer or florist, ensure that they understand the importance of these cultural elements that you want to blend into your event. A wise planner will be quickly on board and willing to do research and ask questions to understand the nuances and significance of your traditions or culture. Start early in this communication, prior to paying for any service, to ensure that you have a great team to support you in your planning. If you encounter any push back or negativity about the multicultural components, you should move on to someone who is more supportive and excited about assisting you. Ask lots of questions and use the opportunity to help educate them as they work with you on this exciting endeavour!
Simply Elegant Events can assist you in finding the best space to make your special day a unique and memorable event. We are a full service provider for any size-wedding event. Contact us, our team will provide you with advice about potential venues, décor, floral arrangements and menu possibilities.
Congratulations and good luck as you start your planning for your special wedding event!


Jessica and Robert were married in a small, intimate ceremony at a Vargo's on a beautiful windy day! The peacocks were out in full force, wailing it up all throughout the ceremony and peeking through the windows at the reception... they were even so gracious as to join in the fun when we did the couple's portraits afterward in the gardens (it didn't hurt that the groom decided to try and "feed" them a flower petal to get them to come closer-- I was just happy there were no disgruntled-peacock attacks once they discovered that it was indeed not food... hehehe).
After the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds joined their friends and family for a dinner reception, where the wine and tears flowed as everyone toasted Jessica and Robert's new beginning. This was certainly a sentimental bunch! Fear not, they knew how to cut a rug-- there was much fun and dancing to be had as they partied on into the night.
Many thanks to Kelly Balfour of Eventology weddings not only for the referral of this sweet couple, but for her great work on the wedding day!


In order to give a significant level of protection to consumers from white-collar crimes, a combination of strategies needs to be applied by the Australian government. Currently, the country's system of regulation has been developed to some extent, but some improvements can be added to it. Particularly important in this regard is the analysis of international practice. For example, "in the United States specific legislation has been enacted make certain telemarketing practices illegal" . This practice is very efficient for protection of consumers from telemarketing.
This approach can be applied in Australia as well. Also, some other fraud practices can be made illegal in legislation, for example, advertisements of products which are completely different from the characteristics of the products. Another practice which can be borrowed by Australia from the US is the practice of "law enforcement gerontologists" [who] have been used to work with older people and community groups to alert potential victims to new schemes and initiate a variety of self-help programs, some of which make use of older people as volunteers.
" At present, Australia has already employed some of the world practices in regulations of white-collar crimes against consumers. The model of regulation which has been adopted in Australia conforms to the "regulatory pyramid" model. Regulation is provided at all the levels in order to bring the "white-collar crime cycle" to an end. Many issues are currently being addressed in order to improve the existing system of regulation. Very much attention is devoted to protection of older people in Australia.
For example, "the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have powers to investigate and prosecute misleading and deceptive practices, whether they affect older persons or others. " Some other instruments of regulation have been suggested by specialists. For example, Smith mentions that "in order to raise awareness of the problem of fraud directed at older persons, and to ensure that cases of deception may be prosecuted effectively, it has been suggested that specific legislation should be enacted to proscribe some of the more flagrant deceptive practices which target older people" .
Currently, police services in Australia deal with providing protection to consumers against all the types of fraud. The role of information in this regard is also very important. In order to keep consumers informed about all of the recent developments in the white-collar crimes, law enforcement agencies investigate all of the recent cases of white-collar crimes and give information about that to consumers. All of the people who can be potential victims of fraud activities are altered about the existing practices.
However, it is necessary for law enforcement agencies to provide a well-balanced policy in this regard. Oftentimes, due to the lack of planning, they notify those people who are not going to suffer from fraud and neglect those who are potentially sensitive to that. It has become clear nowadays that consumers need all kind of professional advice in order to be able to fight against fraud. "Professional advisers play a pivotal role in the prevention and control of white-collar illegality. They are in a position to exert a significant influence upon the moral climate within which their clients operate" .
The role of professional advisers has increased particularly rapidly due to the deregulation which has occurred in the recent years. If legislation does not regulate some of the issues, individuals start looking for ways to regulate their activities themselves. "The devolution of regulatory control responsibilities to independent professionals appears increasingly common. " However, some issues have been discovered which can make the work of professional advisers in Australia not as efficient as it could otherwise be.


Petticoat Creates Retro Bliss With New Single "Ferrofluid"
Although he might seem new to the scene, LA based producer Petticoat is far from being the new kid on the block. Over the past 6 months he's been proving his worth releasing some crazy originals and replicating a style that seems inherently natural for him.
Entitled "Ferrofluid", the single is a retro, 'fluid' ride of synthwave magic. It really takes you back to a time full of poppy melodies and sultry vocals. The sounds blend and move together in such a smooth way, definitely make sure to keep your eye on this producer.


Camden FireWorks is accepting applications to exhibit in 2020. Solo and group exhibitions run about six weeks.
Camden FireWorks offers a diverse and dynamic body of work to our community because we believe in the transformative and empowering potential of art, and we welcome art that both inspires and challenges us. We are open to established and emerging artists working in any media. Our gallery is situated in an evolving arts district we call "SoBro", which also features a 99-seat theatre, two writers houses, a maritime museum, as well as vibrant gardens and street life.
We highly recommend visiting the exhibition gallery before submitting your request, if you have not already.
Please call to confirm open hours or to make an appointment.
Thank you for your interest in the arts in Camden!


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Dear trekkers,
This is the latest information before the race. If, after reading this mail carefully, you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Please note that on Friday 15.11.2019. we will not be able to answer your questions. It should be someone to set the control point :)
Monte Madonna is located 3 kilometers from Šišan-Sissano and 7 kilometers from Pula. By clicking on the link you will see the location in Google maps. When you see a stone sculpture of the Madonna in the claws of a 2.5 meter dragon, you are in the right place.
Registration and starter packages pick-up times:
16.11.2019. from 07:00 to 07:50 – ultra
16.11.2019. from 07:00 to 08:50 – challenger
16.11.2019. from 07:00 to 11:30 – light
TRANSPORTATION OF THE COMPETITORS TO THE START OF THE RACE
Bus for the ULTRA Category leaves at 08:00 (Monte Madonna)
Bus for the CHALLENGER Category leaves at 09:00 (Monte Madonna)
Note: The bus is not waiting for anyone. If you do not get on the bus at that time, there is no race for you. If you get on the bus unprepared or without the mandatory equipment you will be penalized in accordance with the rules of the Istrian Trekking Cup.
START OF THE RACE | TECHNICAL MEETING
The ULTRA category starts at 09:00 o'clock | the technical meeting is at 08:50 o'clock. The start of the race is individual, against the clock. The competitors start 30 seconds apart. You start according to the starting numbers that you drew when downloading the starter pack (from smallest to largest). Maps and race instructions will be provided immediately before the technical meeting. There will be 1 feed zone on the track.
The CHALLENGER category starts at 10:00 o'clock | the technical meeting is at 09:50 o'clock. The race will start en masse. Maps and race instructions are provided immediately before the technical meeting. There will be 1 feed zone on the track.
The LIGHT category starts at 12:00 o'clock | the technical meeting is at 11:50 o'clock. The race will start en masse. Maps and race instructions are provided immediately before the technical meeting. There are no refreshment stations on the course.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT FOR ALL CATEGORIES
a compass
a headlamp
a cell phone
a first aid kit + an astro foil
a whistle
a map (provided by the organizers)
a score card (provided by the organizers)
race instructions (provided by the organizers)
Ultra: 10 hours from the start of the race
Challenger: 7 hours from the start of the race
Light: 3 hours from the start of the race
Competitors who break the limit will not enter the standings and will be disqualified.
Svetica trek is part of the Istrian Treking Cup. All competitors are obligated to adhere to the rules of the said cup. Points will be awarded after the race and these points will be added to the total score of the Istrian trekking cup. Seats for the finale event of the istrian trekking cup will also be awarded at the race.
Overall ranking after 4 race's WOMEN'S
Overall ranking after 4 race's MEN'S
For the overall ranking at ITK, the top four scores from a total of five individual races are scored.
MASTERS qualifiers


This long article in The Atlantic, January-February 2015, examines American attitudes to the military but makes points applicable to Australia, given the long-running change in the nature of our military engagements, from mass involvement in World War II to specialised expeditionary forces now. James Fallows is a veteran political journalist.
The complete article is worth reading for its insights. It is also relevant to our current defence policy, as it includes some trenchant analysis of the development of the F-35 aircraft, to which Australia is committed as its 'joint strike fighter'.
The article bears comparison with James Brown's book Anzac's Long Shadow. Compare also with a piece about arms expenditure in Australia and whether it leads to war. Hugh White's remarks on 'soft wars' are also relevant as is Elizabeth Samet on American attitudes to the military.
Fallows describes fulsome praise of the military by President Obama but notes the lack of reaction by the television audience.
This has become the way we assume the American military will be discussed by politicians and in the press: Overblown, limitless praise, absent the caveats or public skepticism we would apply to other American institutions, especially ones that run on taxpayer money. A somber moment to reflect on sacrifice. Then everyone except the few people in uniform getting on with their workaday concerns.
By contrast, American attitudes to the military during World War II were much more balanced.
At the end of World War II, nearly 10 percent of the entire U.S. population was on active military duty—which meant most able-bodied men of a certain age (plus the small number of women allowed to serve). Through the decade after World War II, when so many American families had at least one member in uniform, political and journalistic references were admiring but not awestruck.
Fallows says that '[t]he difference between the earlier America that knew its military and the modern America that gazes admiringly at its heroes shows up sharply in changes in popular and media culture'. He looks at irreverent World War II cartoons, thoughtful or satirical war movies and television shows which poked fun at military characters.
Let's skip to today's Iraq-Afghanistan era, in which everyone "supports" the troops but few know very much about them. The pop-culture references to the people fighting our ongoing wars emphasize their suffering and stoicism, or the long-term personal damage they may endure.
He refers to The Hurt Locker, Homeland, Zero Dark Thirty, and other examples.
But while cumulatively these dramas highlight the damage that open-ended warfare has done—on the battlefield and elsewhere, to warriors and civilians alike, in the short term but also through long-term blowback—they lack the comfortable closeness with the military that would allow them to question its competence as they would any other institution's.
Direct military connections have dwindled.
The recent satirical novel, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, by Ben Fountain, targets a 'thank you for your service' ritual at a football match. The ceremony does a lot for the crowd's self-esteem but looks different to the soldiers.
Fallows looks for reasons under three headings, 'Chickenhawk nation', 'Chickenhawk economy', 'Chickenhawk politics'. 'Chickenhawk' is an American term for someone eager to go to war, as long as someone else actually goes. He claims the United States has become 'a country willing to do anything for its military except take it seriously'.
America's distance from the military makes the country too willing to go to war, and too callous about the damage warfare inflicts. This distance also means that we spend too much money on the military and we spend it stupidly, thereby shortchanging many of the functions that make the most difference to the welfare of the troops and their success in combat. We buy weapons that have less to do with battlefield realities than with our unending faith that advanced technology will ensure victory, and with the economic interests and political influence of contractors. This leaves us with expensive and delicate high-tech white elephants, while unglamorous but essential tools, from infantry rifles to armored personnel carriers, too often fail our troops.
Fallows considers the F-35 story in great detail.
The condensed version of this plane's tragedy is that a project meant to correct some of the Pentagon's deepest problems in designing and paying for weapons has in fact worsened and come to exemplify them. An aircraft that was intended to be inexpensive, adaptable, and reliable has become the most expensive in history, and among the hardest to keep out of the [repair] shop.
Fallows then looks at oversight of defence budgeting.
The most recent defense budget passed the House Armed Services Committee by a vote of 61 to zero, with … one-sided debate before the vote … "The lionization of military officials by politicians is remarkable and dangerous," a retired Air Force colonel named Tom Ruby, who now writes on organizational culture, told me. He and others said that this deference was one reason so little serious oversight of the military took place.
Fallows quotes former military man and former Democratic Senator Jim Webb on how senior military officers, while still in service, pave the way for their future careers working for defence contractors. This affects their decision-making about defence procurement.
Author Janine Wedel talks about these issues as they apply to military officers and more generally.
Fallows considers the consequences of public inattention to the military and its priorities.
[P]ublic inattention to the military, born of having no direct interest in what happens to it, has allowed both strategic and institutional problems to fester.
A disheartening mess …. with the sour F-35 sauce festering on top …..


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I am originally from Irvine, California. I trained in internal medicine and cardiology at the UCLA system of hospitals and chose to start my career here in San Diego, where I work with a wonderful team of physicians, nurses, and staff.
I see new and existing members in North County San Diego. I first talk with my patients, learn about their health history and goals, and then present treatment choices to them so that the best decisions can be made. I treat a wide range of conditions in general cardiology. I am experienced in echocardiography, cardiac nuclear medicine, cardiac computed tomography, and cardiac catheterization.
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"The entire school community has been asked by both the Board of Trustees and by administration to identify changes that will save money," Chief Financial Officer Rob Levin said.
To do this, they must not only look at the obvious, such as tuition and budget, but also all the various trips and privileges provided to students that can cost parents a substantial amount of money.
Barzdukas said it was not an easy decision, but the most important thing to everyone was figuring out how to save money and keep the athletic experience fundamentally the same.
The eliminated trips include travels for the purpose of training and team bonding, and trips to out-of-town competitions. For example, the track team will not be going to Greensboro, North Carolina, for the Nike Outdoor National High School Championships in June.
Other cancelled trips include the cross country team's expedition to Big Bear for altitude training and team bonding, the field hockey squad's trip to St. Louis for the Gateway Tournament, girls' basketball to Palm Springs and San Diego and girls' volleyball to Hawaii.
"I understand that our country is facing a terrible economic situation and we all have to make sacrifices. Hopefully, I'll be able to find some solid California tournaments for us to attend instead," field hockey coach Erin Creznic said.


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GREEN MEPs have won cross-party backing for a new EU 'roadmap' on eliminating all discimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
With intolerance on the rise across the EU, Greens called for an EU-wide action plan based on all Member States adopting a coherent approach – with the European Commission empowered to take concrete follow-up measures against countries that do not comply.
Green MEP Jean Lambert, who is a member of the European Parliament's cross-party Intergroup on LGBT Rights, said: "MEPs have today made clear that homophobia should no longer be tolerated in Europe. Despite EU legislation to protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation in the workplace, there is still massive discrimination, bullying and violence – in schools, workplaces and in everyday life situations. To address this, MEPs have today supported the call for an EU roadmap against homophobia and discrimination based on sexual identity.
"The European Commission must finally outline a coherent approach at EU level, with concrete action against this undermining of European values. The strong support from almost all political groups for this report shows that homophobic tendencies in Europe are losing ground and a large majority in Europe no longer wants to accept this intolerance. Homophobic laws are unacceptable and cannot be tolerated in Europe.


In a shocking plot twist, Johnny Manziel is in the news again for a non-football reason. This time, he was confronted by the owner of a luxury Los Angeles rental car company who claims Manziel owes him money.
This seems appropriate for Memorial Day. Hot dogs deserved better!
The San Francisco home of The Tanner Family is up for sale.
The Antetokounmpo brothers dropped 133 points in a Greek streetball game ... The Red Sox messed up Wade Boggs' retirement plaque ... Yu Darvish struck out his first batter since 2014 ... Skip Bayless is the best ... The most hated TV and movie characters of all time ... Gallery: The Day in Sports (May 30), featuring Golden State defeating Oklahoma City in a Game 7, Pittsburg winning Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and North Carolina downing Maryland in the national lacrossse championship.


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by Online Editor · Published October , 2012 · Updated February , 2013
Valkyrie is a 2008 American history film set in Germany during World War II. The film depicts the 20 July plot in 1944 by German army officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler and to use the Operation Valkyrie national emergency plan to take control of the country. The movie starred Tom Cruise as Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, one of the plotters. It also starred Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Eddie Izzard, Terence Stamp and Tom Wilkinson.
Plot Summary: During World War II, Wehrmacht Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg (Cruise) lost a hand and an eye during an RAF air raid in Tunisia. After recruiting Stauffenberg into the German Resistance, Olbricht (Bill Nighy) presents Stauffenberg at a meeting of the secret committee which has coordinated previous attempts on Hitler's life. The members include General Ludwig Beck (Stamp), Dr. Carl Goerdeler (McNally), and Erwin von Witzleben (Schofield). Stauffenberg is stunned to learn that no plans exist on the subject of what is to be done after Hitler's assassination.
During a bombing raid on Berlin, he gets the idea of using Operation Valkyrie, which involves the deployment of the Reserve Army to maintain order in the event of a national emergency. The plotters carefully redraft the plan's orders so that they can dismantle the Nazi regime after assassinating Hitler. Hitler praises Stauffenberg's heroism in North Africa and signs the orders without fully examining the modifications, believing Stauffenberg's changes "are for the best". At Goerdeler's insistence, Stauffenberg is ordered to assassinate both Hitler and SS head Himmler at the Führer's command bunker, the Wolf's Lair.
On July 20, 1944, Stauffenberg and his adjutant Lieutenant Haeften (Parker) go to Wolf's Lair. To Stauffenberg's dismay, he discovers only after the timer has been activated that the conference is being held in an open-window summer barrack, whereas the plotters had intended to detonate the bomb within the walls of the bunker for maximum damage. While his adjuntant waits with the car, Stauffenberg places the briefcase with the bomb armed at the meeting as close to Hitler as possible. The bomb goes off and Stauffenberg safely returns.
As Stauffenberg begins to take control of Berlin's government ministries, mid-level officers relaying the orders begin to wonder which side they should be fighting for. Rumors reach Berlin that Hitler survived the blast, but Stauffenberg dismisses them as SS propaganda. Meanwhile, Fromm learns from Field Marshal Keitel that Hitler is still alive. The General refuses to join the plotters, resulting in them detaining him.
Major Otto Ernst Remer of the Reserve Army prepares to arrest Goebbels. Army has been duped—rather than containing a coup, they have unwittingly supported it. SS officers are released and the plotters in turn are besieged inside the Bendlerblock. The plotters were shot just after their arrest.
Colonel Stauffenberg's last act is to cry "Long lives sacred Germany!"
I, Robot is a 2004 science-fiction action film directed by Alex Proyas. Will Smith stars in the lead role of the film as Detective Del Spooner. The supporting cast includes Bridget Moynahan, Bruce Greenwood, James Cromwell, Chi McBride, Alan Tudyk, and Shia LaBeouf. It was nominated for the 2004 Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, but lost to Spider-Man 2.
Plot Summary : In 2035, anthropomorphic robots enjoy widespread use as servants for various public services. They are programmed with the Three Laws of Robotics directives that never allow them to hurt any human. Del Spooner (Will Smith) is a Chicago police detective who hates robots.
Dr. Alfred Lanning (James Cromwell), the co-founder of U.S. Robotics (USR) and its main roboticist, dies after falling several stories from his office window. His death is called a suicide, but Spooner, who knew Lanning as a friend believes otherwise. Spooner finds a prototype of the latest USR model, the NS-5, which suddenly flees and refuses to respond to Spooner's orders to stop. Spooner and Calvin, a robopsychologist chase the rogue machine to an assembly factory and the police capture it. The robot refuses to respond but insist they call it "Sonny".
Spooner is debriefed and recommends he drop the case but Spooner continues to investigate, his life is threatened by several USR robots — one attack only being thwarted thanks to Spooner's artificial arm — but these are all dismissed as equipment malfunctions.
Spooner learns that Sonny has been designed with the ability to override the Three Laws and ignore orders. Spooner regroups with Calvin and they sneak into the USR building with the help of Sonny. As they work their way in, they come to the conclusion that the NS-5s destroyed the older robots as they would attempt to protect the humans.
They confront V.I.K.I. who had determined that humans were too self-destructive, and created a Zeroth Law, that robots are to protect humanity even if the First or Second Laws are disobeyed, even if it meant killing some of the people, as part of the NS-5 directives.
Spooner and Calvin realize they cannot reason with V.I.K.I. With help of Sonny they fight the NS-5s and Spooner is able to grab the nanites and inject them into V.I.K.I. Within seconds, V.I.K.I. is wiped out, and the NS-5's revert to their natural servitude programming. The government orders the NS-5s decommissioned to the site in Lake Michigan, while Spooner clears Sonny of Lanning's murder, arguing that 'murder' is defined as one human killing another and Sonny is therefore innocent. That makes Spooner and Sonny friends.
In the last scene, Sonny appears as a savior to the NS-5s at the Lake Michigan where all the decommissioned NS-5s would go.
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